Caroga Arts Collective

Reimagining the Adirondack Experience through the Power of the Arts

SPACE In-School Program

Caroga Arts provides high-quality string instruction in violin, viola, cello, bass, and guitar, bringing engaging music education directly into schools. Through interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and mentorship from professional musicians, students develop their skills while fostering a love for music. Our program enhances school music curriculums and makes learning accessible to all, with needs-based scholarships available.

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2025-2026 S.P.A.C.E. In-School Offerings

Discover the benefits of learning music by playing a string instrument of your choice and studying with Caroga Arts Collective Associated Faculty and Guest Resident Artists. Students will receive weekly individual and/or group lessons on their instrument of focus, developing their musical and technical skills. Students will also participate in a variety of workshops focused on topics such as music theory and history from a mix of genres and musical styles. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers from the other partnering school districts in Caroga Arts holiday events including the annual Trunk or Treat, Tree Lighting, CLMF WinterFest, and Spring Residency.

Where is SPACE held? The SPACE Program is offered in partnership with four school districts: Johnstown, Gloversville, Wheelerville and Edinburg Common School. Find your school below to see what instruments and day SPACE offers lessons at your school.

Not in one of those school districts? CarogaArts offers PreK-K Violin lessons and PreK-12th grade Cello lessons for students from ANY school district at the Sherman’s House in Caroga Lake. Read more below.

Tuition:

  • 12 week program = $200
  • 6 week program part 1 = $100
  • 6 week program part 2 = $100
  • 24 week program (Fall 2025 & Winter 2026) = $400

Tuition includes instrument rental, individual and/or group lessons with nationally acclaimed associated faculty and guest artists, a mid-semester showcase concert, guest artist workshops, and concluding with a showcase concert.

Payment plan options are available and we encourage families to apply for scholarships!

*NEW STUDENTS (grades Pre-K thru 4) will start on a cardboard “build your own” violin for the first 3 lessons. On week 4, they will transfer to the real wooden instrument. **RETURNING STUDENTS will be on the real wooden instrument for the entire program.

Scholarships: Needs-based scholarships are available. We are able to offer scholarships thanks to the following supporters, grants and foundations.

Registration is currently closed. Please email Stephanie@carogaarts.org to inquire about our waitlist.

Winter 2026 S.P.A.C.E. In-School Information

Schedule: Mondays, 3:00-4:00PM

Fall Program: 

  • 6 Week Part 1: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/18*, & 10/20
    • 10/18* Make-up lesson day due to Columbus Day on 10/13
    • 10/25: Mid-semester showcase feature at CarogaArts Trunk or Treat, Sherman’s Park
  • 6 Week Part 2: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24*, 12/1, & 12/8
    • 11/24* Make-up lesson day (for anyone who missed a session)
    • 11/29: Mini-performance at CarogaArts Tree Lighting, Sherman’s Park 
    • 12/12: Final showcase concert, location TBD.

Winter Program:

  • 6 Week Part 1: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, & 3/9
    • Mid-semester showcase, TBD
  • 6 Week Part 2: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/13, 4/20, & 4/27
    • 5/2: Final showcase concert, location TBD. 

Instruments: Violin, Viola & Guitar ONLY

Schedule: Tuesdays, 2:00-3:00PM

Fall Program: 

  • 6 Week Part 1: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, & 10/21
    • 10/25: Mid-semester showcase feature at CarogaArts Trunk or Treat, Sherman’s Park
  • 6 Week Part 2: 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25*, 12/2, & 12/9
    • 11/25* Make-up lesson day due to Veterans Day on 11/11
    • 11/29: Mini-performance at CarogaArts Tree Lighting, Sherman’s Park 
    • 12/12: Final showcase concert, location TBD.

Winter Program:

  • 6 Week Part 1: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, & 3/10
    • Mid-semester showcase, TBD.
  • 6 Week Part 2: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, & 4/28
    • 5/2: Final showcase concert, location TBD. 

Instruments: Violin, Viola, & Guitar ONLY

Schedule: 

Wednesdays:

  • 4:00-4:30PM Pre K, 1st & 2nd Grades
  • 3:00-4:00PM 3rd-5th Grades
  • 3:30-4:30PM 6th-8th Grades
  • 4:00-5:00PM 9th-12th Grades

Fall Program: 

  • 6 Week Part 1: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, & 10/22
    • 10/25: Mid-semester showcase feature at CarogaArts Trunk or Treat, Sherman’s Park
  • 6 Week Part 2: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, & 12/10
    • 11/29: Mini-performance at CarogaArts Tree Lighting, Sherman’s Park 
    • 12/12: Final showcase concert, location TBD.

Winter Program:

  • 6 Week Part 1: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, & 3/11
    • Mid-semester showcase, TBD.
  • 6 Week Part 2: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/15, 4/22, & 4/29
    • 5/2: Final showcase concert, location TBD. 

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Bass & Guitar ONLY

Schedule: Thursdays, 2:15-3:15PM

Fall Program: 

  • 6 Week Part 1: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, & 10/23
    • 10/25: Mid-semester showcase feature at CarogaArts Trunk or Treat, Sherman’s Park
  • 6 Week Part 2: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, & 12/11
    • 11/29: Mini-performance at CarogaArts Tree Lighting, Sherman’s Park 
    • 12/12: Final showcase concert, location TBD.

Winter Program:

  • 6 Week Part 1: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, & 3/12
    • Mid-semester showcase, TBD.
  • 6 Week Part 2: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, & 4/30
    • 5/2: Final showcase concert, location TBD. 

Instruments: Violin, Viola, & Guitar ONLY

Schedule: 

Thursdays, 3:00-4:00PM AT WARREN ST.

OR

Fridays, 2:15-3:35PM AT KNOX MIDDLE SCHOOL

Fall Program: 

  • 6 Week Part 1: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, & 10/24
    • 10/25: Mid-semester showcase feature at CarogaArts Trunk or Treat, Sherman’s Park
  • 6 Week Part 2: 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, & 12/12
    • 11/29: Mini-performance at CarogaArts Tree Lighting, Sherman’s Park 
    • 12/12: Final showcase concert, location TBD.

Winter Program:

  • 6 Week Part 1: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, & 3/13
    • Mid-semester showcase, TBD.
  • 6 Week Part 2: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24, & 5/1
    • 5/2: Final showcase concert, location TBD. 

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Bass & Guitar ONLY

Schedule: Fridays, 8:30-9:30AM

Fall Program: 

  • 6 Week Part 1: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, & 10/24
    • 10/25: Mid-semester showcase feature at CarogaArts Trunk or Treat, Sherman’s Park
  • 6 Week Part 2: 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, & 12/12
    • 11/29: Mini-performance at CarogaArts Tree Lighting, Sherman’s Park 
    • 12/12: Final showcase concert, location TBD.

Winter Program:

  • 6 Week Part 1: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, & 3/13
    • Mid-semester showcase, TBD.
  • 6 Week Part 2: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24, & 5/1
    • 5/2: Final showcase concert, location TBD. 

Instruments: Violin, Viola, & Guitar ONLY

Schedule: Fridays, 2:15-3:15PM

Fall Program: 

  • 6 Week Part 1: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, & 10/24
    • 10/25: Mid-semester showcase feature at CarogaArts Trunk or Treat, Sherman’s Park
  • 6 Week Part 2: 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, & 12/12
    • 11/29: Mini-performance at CarogaArts Tree Lighting, Sherman’s Park 
    • 12/12: Final showcase concert, location TBD.

Winter Program:

  • 6 Week Part 1: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, & 3/13
    • Mid-semester showcase, TBD.
  • 6 Week Part 2: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24, & 5/1
    • 5/2: Final showcase concert, location TBD. 

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Bass & Guitar ONLY

Schedule: Mondays

  • 4:00-4:30PM PreK-1st Grade Cello Class
  • 4:30-5:15PM 2nd-5th Grade Cello Class
  • 5:15-5:30PM 6th-8th Grade Cello Class
  • 5:15-6:15PM 9th-12th Grade Cello Class

Fall Program: 

  • 6 Week Part 1: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, & 10/21
    • 10/25: Mid-semester showcase feature at CarogaArts Trunk or Treat, Sherman’s Park
  • 6 Week Part 2: 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25*, 12/2, & 12/9
    • 11/25* Make-up lesson day due to Veterans Day on 11/11
    • 11/29: Mini-performance at CarogaArts Tree Lighting, Sherman’s Park 
    • 12/12: Final showcase concert, location TBD.

Winter Program:

  • 6 Week Part 1: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, & 3/10
    • Mid-semester showcase, TBD.
  • 6 Week Part 2: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, & 4/28
    • 5/2: Final showcase concert, location TBD. 

Instruments: Cello ONLY

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